Cost of Living

The cost of living in Kingston may be very different from what you are used to in your home country. Here is a list of the approximate cost of some common items. All prices are listed in Canadian dollars. For exchange rates, please visit Currency Converter.

Services

Bus Fare: $2.50 (A city bus pass is provided for all Queen's University and School of English students studying full-time)
Taxi (from the bus station to Queen’s Campus): $20.00
Postage (in Canada): $0.63
Haircut (men): $20.00-$35.00
Haircut (women): $25.00 – $60.00+
Public Telephone: $0.50